ASTA petitions Amex to restore advisor access to Privileges
ASTA is asking American Express to reverse a change that, as reported, has shut advisors out of booking Privileges programs through RezSaver. The loss removes a perk and a booking channel for advisors whose clients carry Amex cards, and it could affect how they position card-linked benefits against direct booking.
The petition is a request, not a resolution. Nothing in the reporting says Amex has agreed to restore access or given a timeline.
What to do: Check any current or pending Amex-linked bookings that rely on Privileges through RezSaver. Confirm with clients which benefits you can still deliver before you promise them.
Trafalgar's Great Godmother Search rewards advisors for the new Seine ship
Trafalgar has opened its Great Godmother Search to promote Trafalgar Dreamer, a new Seine river ship debuting in April 2027 with a Best of the Seine with Paris & Normandy itinerary. A past guest who names their advisor in the entry can win a free place on the inaugural sailing, and the advisor wins a place too.
Entries close Oct. 29, 2026, which leaves about three weeks.
Why it matters: The contest gives you a reason to contact past Trafalgar clients and introduce the river product. Because the advisor is named in the entry, the outreach can also bring the client back to you.
CIE Tours promotes no-blackout pricing on 2027 guided and private driver trips
CIE Tours is advertising a no-blackout promotion on 30+ guided tours and qualifying Custom Private Driver vacations across its European destinations. It applies to travel Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2027.
The no-blackout feature suits clients with fixed travel windows, and it may help you close early 2027 Europe bookings.
Caveat: The source reads like sponsored advertising copy. Confirm the discount, eligible itineraries and booking deadline with CIE Tours before quoting them to clients.